In my exploration of the concepts of diversity and inclusion, the most impactful learning for me has been the idea that we all have bias. We can’t help it. Not only given how we’re raised […]
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Last week I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking as a faculty member for NEHRA‘s highly regarded Executive HR Women’s Program. It was supposed to be a live, three-hour interactive workshop in Waltham, MA
HR Teams: Distanced But Not Disconnected Read More »
You say it’s hard enough to bring a team together under normal circumstances never mind during a global crisis where you can’t even be with each other, right? Actually this may be the best time
Employee Engagement During a Crisis Read More »
From a neuropsychological standpoint, we humans all have needs. Not only a need for the basics like safety, security, belonging but more nuanced needs that are unique to each of us. A need to succeed
Is working at home messing with your need to succeed? Read More »
Ok, wow. All Mondays forever have been like “We are the worst day in the week ever” and then THIS past Monday, March 9, 2020 was like “Hold my beer…” . Between pandemics, stock markets,
What to do When the Sky is Falling Read More »
This article talks about how the Sunday Scaries is a phenomenon unique to our more modern work style. As the article points out, while Sunday night blues might have always been a thing, the nature
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One company’s story: The executive team was stumped. The employee engagement scores weren’t budging. Despite 80% turnover in the senior team, a concerted employee communication strategy emphasizing transparency and round after round of employee feedback
Workforce Efficacy™ – Why it’s Better than Employee Engagement Read More »
One of the biggest HR Pro needs of all is the need to be needed. Tell me I’m wrong. Don’t bother. I’m not wrong. Cases in point: who here reading this right now hasn’t: HAD
Motivated to Fail Part 2: The Need to be Needed Read More »
Our brain is wired to motivate us to survive: avoid pain and suffering; go after safety and security. Unfortunately our brain’s software hasn’t been updated in a very very very long time. So stuff that
Motivated to Fail, Part 1 Read More »
Have you, as a leader, ever been tasked with standing in front of a sizable audience to share unpleasant news? Or even, just…news? Or a decision, idea, thought, bit of input or innocuous commentary on
Under Attack? Leaders: “Tell Me More” Read More »
